LAWRENCE CO., Ill. - Multiple departments were called out to the Lawrence Correctional Center prison outside of Sumner shortly after 9 p.m. this evening.
As of right now, we've confirmed that Christy Fire Protection District, Bridgeport Fire Department and Olney Fire Department have responded.
Our sources in the area report that the fire may have started in the laundry room. They were, at 10 p.m., working on knocking it down on the east side of the building. Fans are going in the doorways, and firefighters are requesting extra manpower and air packs.
As we learn more, we'll post. Keep watching.